quick question

[Jonjon79 13,358]

I've heard good and bad about these rifles - there's a few lads on the VHTV FB group that really rate them.

 

Personally, I'd stear clear because of some of the issues that have been reported.

I'd have concerns about how some of the components would fare over time.

 

Buying a used rifle with a good reputation from an RFD will usually have a warranty period.

 

Good luck either way

[philpot 5,002]

You are making the assumption that the importer, Armex, will help with any problems, this was not my experience at all.

At the end of the day it is your money and if you choose to ignore the advice given, born out of experience of some members, then go ahead, you never know, perhaps they have made massive improvements to the gun although I seriously doubt it but nevertheless good luck in your choice.

 

Phil 

[raptar 48]

ok, thx all.

[just-A-snap 1,269]

5 hours ago, raptar said:

thank you all for your replies, but with the s/h guns you don't get any guarantee / warranty if something did go bad  with it,  and if it is a good one like the ht100  or a gaystate the s/h price is still well over my budget.

The end result is that it is your choice and money raptar, and good for you for sticking to your budget.  The only one that needs to be happy is you.  Not all Air Rifles from every manufacturer is bad and also good from new, plenty have to go back from each one.

Good luck and enjoy what ever Air Rifle you finally get.

All the very best 

[charlie caller 3,654]

The rifle is basically an 850 air magnum converted to air, I actually did a conversion on one, I actually really liked it, it was very accurate, I dont know if they have improved the trigger on them but if you get one and its not so good, pm me and I will explain a very simple mod to convert it to a nice two stage trigger, having said all that, I would probably buy a BSA ultra/scorpion if that was my budget, but whatever, good luck mate.

[raptar 48]

Thanks fellas 

[si brown 8,486]

this isn't to far away and a full on bargain https://www.freeads.co.uk/uk/buy-sell/leisure-hobbies/hunting-sporting-equipment/guns/air-guns-rifles/34584948/weihrauch-hw100-22/view#.Wm4hviOcbBI

[vizlauk 1,568]

Why bother asking advice if you’ve already made your mind up to buy it, there’s loads of cracking deals on the 2nd hand market, that are loads better than your chosen gun, that will well out last your chosen Gun, and are much lighter & pointable, the Gun of your choice is very unbalanced, heavy & problem matic, but crack on & believe me you will regret your purchase 

[bigmac 97kt 13,796]

On 1/26/2018 at 19:50, raptar said:

well I have a budget of £400 and I want a good allrounder pcp for that price.

this is what I have seen.

 

Honest mate there are far better rifles out there for £400

BSA Scorpion 22 or 177

BSA ultra se 177 or 22

Bsa r10 177 or 22 look around there out there mate

hw100 177 or 22

raider 10 177 or 22

and i know where there is a mint mk3 daystate for £500 off a very good mate of mine and a good member off here

that iv bought rifles off before and will again

NOT EVERY SECOND HAND RIFLE IS CRAP

i was like you and bought only new but not now if your not sure just give a shout out on here for some one to go along with you to check it out .

some one will go with you that will know what to look for .

by the way if you do buy the rotex YOU WILL REGRET IT MATE HONEST

atvbjimmy

[mattwhite 1,993]

If I were you pal I would be knocking on the guys door that's selling the hw100 the Si mentioned earlier on. You will have NO regrets??

[bigmac 97kt 13,796]

2 minutes ago, mattwhite said:

If I were you pal I would be knocking on the guys door that's selling the hw100 the Si mentioned earlier on. You will have NO regrets??

HERE , HERE

[raptar 48]

yeah thx lads, but I want a 177 + warranty / guarantee that all shops do, not some sold as seen.

but thx anyway + still only have £400 and that is one thing that won't change. 

[raptar 48]

can I ask why are nearly all the comments on here about the R8 are so negative, but on the web are so positive.

thx

 

[raptar 48]

oh, and I really like the look of it. lol

 

 

[mark williams 7,557]

Buy cheap, buy twice, the lads have warned you raptar, - you should listen ! 

                    Do your homework and save your money accordingly mate.

                                 Good luck.